StuartW
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My Stradale was back with Marshall Peterborough for a couple of days to correct some paint on the roof that I was unhappy with so I asked for a Levante to borrow and they duly obliged.
It was quite a high spec with 21" wheels and lots of interior carbon and I have to say, I was impressed. The roads in my area are truly shocking and I have to drive the last mile to my house at no more than 20mph such is the uneven surface and severe camber so it was a good test for the air suspension. The ride was very good and the pickup from the turbo diesel was respectable too.
What I was most impressed with however was the general drive-ability and handling for what is a huge, huge car. The turn in is particularly precise and the cornering is impressive, especially in the sport suspension mode which is not unduly hard either. I have driven a fair few off roaders and with the exception of my Pajero Evolution, this one definitely drove the best. I look forward to the petrol version and whilst I did not tow anything or drive over wet, heavy ground, if I was in the market for a big 4x4, I would certainly think seriously about one.
It was quite a high spec with 21" wheels and lots of interior carbon and I have to say, I was impressed. The roads in my area are truly shocking and I have to drive the last mile to my house at no more than 20mph such is the uneven surface and severe camber so it was a good test for the air suspension. The ride was very good and the pickup from the turbo diesel was respectable too.
What I was most impressed with however was the general drive-ability and handling for what is a huge, huge car. The turn in is particularly precise and the cornering is impressive, especially in the sport suspension mode which is not unduly hard either. I have driven a fair few off roaders and with the exception of my Pajero Evolution, this one definitely drove the best. I look forward to the petrol version and whilst I did not tow anything or drive over wet, heavy ground, if I was in the market for a big 4x4, I would certainly think seriously about one.